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Question by mynamegoes: If you have an interview at a clothing store do you have to wear there clothes to the interview?
Im interviewing for a job at aeropostale ,i found this hollister shirt that i like that fits me great ,the label part is very small .Is it ok that i wear to an interview at aeropostale will that cause me not to get the job?

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Answer by Kim Y
The best impression is still won through wearing very conservative clothing. It might impress or it might sort of give a wry smile to the interviewer for you to be wearing some of their clothing line – it just depends upon the person. I would think that it would work more positive than negative. In anycase, try to wear closed in shoes like pumps, skirts with blouse and jacket or a suit is best. Even if you feel that you are “overdressed”, you are telling the interviewer that you are SERIOUS about getting the job, and your attitude is in the right direction.

Also, the way a person dresses also does subliminally effect the attitude. If you dress like a million bucks, you will command respect by your body language, eye contact, tone of voice, and you will feel like you have an “image” to project, so people will pick up on it.

And, of course, the adverse is also correct.

Just put yourself in the shoes of the interviewer, and look at yourself and see if you will pass your own “ideal” of a serious candidate for this particular job. It also pays to look at how the current staff is dressed, and dress just a bit “better” than they, like a manager.

Red is a good color to wear somewhere on your person. It represents assertive go-getter attitude. Colors enter into it also. Try to not be “loud” or too “soft”, just clean-cut and with a taylored look about you. Hair pulled back, styled niceley. Minimal makeup and jewelry, light on the perfume.

Also, practice interviewing and “selling” yourself in front of a mirror, then again before family / friends to get their feedback. Always project confidence, speak clearly, great eye contact, answer questions slowly and honestly. Allow the interviewer to control the questioning (questions asked) and speed of the interview. Be courteous, respectful, try to find something on a personal level with the interviewer to “bond” to them with – this will help them to remember you. Look about the room: Do you see something about sports? kids pics? art on the walls? Anything that you can strike a common chord with them.

In closing, (as at the beginning of interview) greet and say goodbye with a handshake, smile, and last remark of how you enjoyed the interview and you hope to hear from them real soon.

Always follow up IMMEDIATELY with a thank you card, addressed to the interviewer.

Good Luck!!!

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